Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Gateshead Full-Time 30750 - 42000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
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Job Description

Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer Role\\nSalary Circa: £38,500 PA + 2 bonuses (OTE £40,000 – £42,000)\\nDay Shift: Monday to Friday\\nCompany Benefits:\\n * 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays\\n * Holiday purchase scheme available\\n * Pension contribution\\n * Very competitive salary\\n * Extremely low turnover of staff\\n * Annual bonus scheme and service bonus\\n * Life assurance – 4x Salary\\n * Cycle to work scheme and discount vouchers\\n * Excellent opportunity for a long-term career\\nThe Position:\\nWe are seeking a Multiskilled, Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\\nThe successful candidate will have strong mechanical fault-finding skills and experience with various industrial systems and machinery.\\nYou will need to be proactive, capable of handling multiple daily challenges, and keen to contribute to improvements in machine efficiency and reliability.\\nSkills & Requirements:\\n * Time-served – Full Mechanical Apprenticeship (ideally with some electrical exposure)\\n * Proven experience in a high-demanding manufacturing environment\\n * Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving ability\\n * PPM experience with mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, gearboxes, etc.)\\n * Welding and fabrication skills (desirable)\\n * Familiarity with maintenance documentation and reporting\\n * PC literate\\n * Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles\\n * Able to read and work from mechanical drawings\\n * Experience working on and delivering improvement or installation projects\\nResponsibilities:\\n * Maintain a wide range of mechanical equipment, ensuring operations meet health and safety standards\\n * Diagnose root causes of mechanical breakdowns and implement long-term solutions\\n * Respond to mechanical failures promptly and complete all required maintenance documentation\\n * Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support project work and improve reliability\\n * Provide mechanical training to operators, technicians, and support staff where needed\\n * Monitor equipment performance to identify and implement process and design improvements\\n * Use mechanical diagnostic tools for in-depth fault analysis\\n * Ensure spare parts availability by following stores procedure and identifying critical mechanical components\\n * Develop, implement, and maintain Preventative Maintenance routines for all mechanical assets\\n * Take a proactive approach in reducing downtime and increasing equipment efficiency\\nWhy Should You Apply?\\nFantastic opportunity in a company known for investing in its people\\nCompetitive salary with excellent benefits\\nPositive and supportive team environment\\nStable business with significant growth opportunities\\nExcellent pension scheme and staff retention\\nThe Company:\\nAn exciting opportunity to work with a growing and innovative manufacturing company leading in its field. The business is highly stable with a diversified customer base.\\nThis role suits an individual seeking long-term growth and involvement in company projects. You’ll be a time-served maintenance professional, passionate about contributing to operational improvements and innovation

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Contact Detail:

Theo James Recruitment Recruiting Team

Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Theo James Recruitment
Location: Gateshead

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